Arshdeep Singh Eyes Top 5 in T20 World Cup Bowling Rankings

The ICC T20 World Cup, first held in 2007 in South Africa, has seen numerous cricketers rise to prominence through its ten editions. The current tournament is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, where batsmen have historically shone. Notably, Indian players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, top the batting charts. However, the landscape for bowlers presents a stark contrast.

Top Bowler Rankings in T20 World Cup

As of the latest tournament, no Indian bowler ranks among the top ten performers in T20 World Cup history. Most of the leading bowlers hail from Asian countries, excluding Indian representatives. Notably, Arshdeep Singh, an emerging fast bowler from India, has a realistic shot at breaking into the top 5.

Current Standings of Top Bowlers

Arshdeep Singh currently ranks 19th, with an impressive record of 29 wickets from 15 matches in T20 World Cup history. Meanwhile, R. Ashwin is India’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament’s history, sitting at 13th with 32 wickets over 24 matches.

Top 5 Bowlers in T20 World Cup History

• Shakib Al Hasan> – Bangladesh: 50 wickets in 43 matches (2007-2024)
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Sri Lanka: 40 wickets in 20 matches (2021-2026)
• Shahid Afridi – Pakistan: 39 wickets in 34 matches
• Rashid Khan – Afghanistan: 38 wickets in 24 matches (2016-2026)
• Lasith Malinga – Sri Lanka: 38 wickets in 31 matches

Other Notable Bowlers

Adam Zampa from Australia holds the sixth position with 36 wickets in 21 matches, positioning himself as a contender to enter the top 5. Following him, former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal ranks seventh with the same wicket count but in 23 matches.

As the tournament progresses, Arshdeep Singh’s potential to enter the top 5 of the T20 World Cup bowling rankings remains a thrilling prospect. The performance of emerging talents like him could redefine the history of bowlers in the T20 format.